Arsenal open £51m Marco Reus negotiations: Gunners set to offer five-year contract

The Gunners have long been admirers of the Bundesliga star, having scouted him for some time.

And Arsene Wenger has identified the versatile forward as a replacement for Alexis Sanchez in case he leaves the Emirates.

Arsenal’s 28-year-old is yet to put pen to paper over a new contract, meaning he could yet be sold at the end of the season.

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Arsenal have opened talks with Borussia Dortmund over Marco Reus

The Gunners have begun negotiations with Dortmund

As a result, according to WhoScored.com, the Gunners have begun negotiations with Dortmund.

Reus’ proposed contract in north London would be worth £6.8m annually on a five-year deal.

And Arsenal are prepared to break their transfer record to land him if they lose Sanchez.

Juventus have shown interest in the Chile international, while Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester City could also make an approach if he decides against committing long-term at Arsenal.

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Sanchez’s contract is set to expire in 2018, while Reus’ deal at Dortmund still has two-and-a-half years left to run on it.

The German giants are under no pressure to cash in soon, but it appears a big offer in excess of £50m is being lined up by the Gunners.

Any move for Reus would not be likely until the summer, and Arsenal remain very keen despite his injury record.

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